SWEET CORN IN JAR (gluten-free)

Corn, or maize, has the scientific name Zea mays. It is a cereal of the Poaceae family and originates from the American continent, where it was already being cultivated by the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs over 5,500 years ago.

Corn is a staple food source in many countries.

• The bread produced from corn is known as bobota.
• Corn starch is used in confectionery and in the production of starchy products.
• In Latin America, it is used as the base of a type of dough from which "tortillas" are made.